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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5, 6, and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has stalled Sharpe's promotion?
(a) His marriage to a foreign national.
(b) A general who hates him.
(c) His lack of funds.
(d) Paperwork and irregularities.

2. Where is Teresa's daughter staying?
(a) At her sister's house.
(b) At her uncle's house.
(c) At Teresa's mother's house.
(d) At a convent.

3. What type of ammo are the French firing at the breach?
(a) Shot.
(b) Canister.
(c) Ball.
(d) Explosive.

4. What does Wellington believe about Badajoz?
(a) It must be captured quickly.
(b) They can starve them out.
(c) It is essential to defeating Napoleon.
(d) It is not that important.

5. What are the British soldiers doing in Ciudad Rodrigo after they enter it?
(a) Taking French prisoners.
(b) Pillaging it.
(c) Burning it.
(d) Noting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Colonel Lawford and Sharpe discuss in Chapter 2?

2. Why does Sharpe think he might not command his company at the next engagement?

3. What is presumed about the British and taking Badajoz?

4. What do Teresa and Sharpe do after dinner?

5. How long has it been since Sharpe has seen Teresa?

(see the answer key)

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